THE AUSTRIAN SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
The Austrian post-secondary and tertiary University Level Sector (Hochschulsektor) consists of:

Universities (Universitäten), maintained by the state;

Providers of University of Applied Sciences Degree Programs (Fachhochschul-Studiengänge or FH-Studiengänge) incorporated upon the basis of private or public law and subsidized by the state, with state accreditation;

Private Universities (Privatuniversitäten), operated by private organizations with state accreditation;

University Colleges of Teacher Education (Pädagogische Hochschulen) maintained by the state or operated by private organisations with state accreditation;

Higher Education for Health Professions (Akademien für Gesundheitsberufe), maintained by the state or operated by private organisations with state accreditation;

The following text addresses exclusively the University of Applied Sciences sector.

A word from the president

Dear Student,

In today’s fast changing global economy, there is an enormous need for expertise in the field of international business. In fact, it’s an absolute requirement for success. The world’s economies have become interdependent and in order for them to function well, it will require skilled and talented young professionals who will become tomorrow’s business leaders. Where will these leaders come from?